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Paine Hill — Summits 26.5 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 572929
Catalogued on the USGS East Dixfield quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Paine Hill — a summit — lies 26.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572929, Paine Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS East Dixfield quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/18/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Paine Hill sits at 44.52359° N, 70.27739° W (DMS 44°31′25″ N, 70°16′39″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Paine Hill itself. The ones closest to Paine Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebo Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 1.3 mi |
| Jay Hill | Wilton | — | 2.6 mi |
| Macomber Hill | Wilton | — | 3.6 mi |
| Cow Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 3.8 mi |
| Walker Hill | East Dixfield | — | 4.1 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Wilton | — | 4.4 mi |
| Philbrick Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 4.4 mi |
| Treat Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 4.8 mi |
| Butterfield Hill | East Dixfield | — | 5.1 mi |
| Law Mountain | East Dixfield | — | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle
The East Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Paine Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Nebo Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Jolly Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Canton Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Allen Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Tucker Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Severy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Fletcher Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Potash Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 45-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Paine Hill — 26.5 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.524°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Paine Hill track the nearby Ridley Brook stream (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Paine Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Nebo Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sevenmile Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Jolly Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bean Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Paine Hill located?
Paine Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 26.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Paine Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.5 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Paine Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Paine Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572929 on the East Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Paine Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 128 other summits in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33142638.